Spanish Lime Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Spanish lime tree is native to tropical America and is widely cultivated for its fruit.
- The Spanish lime tree's branches are thorny and the leaves are dark green and glossy.
- The small, green fruit of the Spanish lime tree is a popular ingredient in Latin American cuisine.
- Kids love to pluck the fruit of the Spanish lime tree and suck out the sweet juice.
- The Spanish lime tree is also known as the genip tree or the melicoccus bijugatus.